Shooting Illustrated
Shooting Illustrated brings you the latest from the firearm industry, specializing in home and personal defense, concealed carry, long-range shooting and tactical firearms and gear.
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First Look: Primary Arms SLx Hunter Scopes
The new optics have a duplex reticle on the second focal plane with mid-range variable zoom.
Bitcoin And Guns
Cryptocurrency is more popular than ever before, and its footprint in the firearm industry grows by the day. It’s a radical departure from the traditional payment for firearms, ammunition and accessories, a change partly driven by economic uncertainty and even convenience. A different catalyst brought it to the industry, though.
Understanding Rifle Scope Reticles
Special-purpose rifle scope reticles are not exactly a new invention. For example, the common duplex-reticle-based, mil-dot design has been around since the 1970s. Ballistic Drop Compensating (BDC) configurations are much older than that. However, modern reticles that feature extensive aiming grids and ranging scales are direct descendants of Horus Vision’s hunting-scope reticles.
First Look: Primary Arms Optics SLx RS-10 Mini Reflex Sight
A full-featured red dot sight that can be mounted to a variety of firearms.
Review: Shadow Systems CR920 Elite 9mm Pistol
The bold design of the Shadow Systems CR920 tells only a part of the story.
First Look: Holosun SCS-MOS
Solar cell recharging and auto-intensity light control means less need to replace batteries.
Five Great AR-15 Slings
Every good AR should have a good sling.
Make Use of Cover
Having something between you and the bad guy that can stop incoming rounds seems like a good idea, says Sheriff Jim.
First Look: Bushnell Performance Eyewear
Impact-resistant and stylish, from one of America’s most-recognized optics brands.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen5 MOS Pistol With Holosun Red Dot Sight
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Glock G19 Gen5 MOS pistol with a Holosun HE507K X2 red-dot sight carried in a Mission First Tactical IWB/OWB holster.
Assault Course Drill
Federal law enforcement agencies often share resources, and such was the case with both the DEA and FBI using our Border Patrol range in San Diego, CA, for qualifications. Watching these non-uniformed agents getting ready to shoot was amusing, if not downright hysterically funny.
Trijicon Offers RMRcc Rebate Program
Save $100 on a red dot optic for your firearm.
First Look: ZeroTech Optics Vengeance 1-6x24 LPVO
A low power variable optic with features suitable for close and medium range engagements.
Controlling the Reactionary Gap
More space equals more time equals more opportunity to solve the tactical problem. The converse is also true: Less space equals less time equals fewer opportunities to solve the tactical problem. How can you create and control the reactionary gap affording you a tactical advantage when bad things happen to good people?
First Look: Mauser M18 Savanna Bolt Action Rifle
Blaser Group is adding a new bolt action rifle to value-oriented Mauser M18 stable of rifles.
Shotguns: What’s New In 2022
Although I tend to believe being well trained with any shotgun is better than being untrained with the best one, why not be well trained with a great gun? To that end, here are a few defensive shotguns for all tastes, and all-new for 2022.
First Look: DeSantis SlimTuk for the SIG Sauer P365
A new IWB holster option for a popular subcompact defensive pistol.
Springfield Armory Announces Gear Up Promotion for All Striker-Fired Pistols
Three free magazines and a pistol bag are yours when you buy select Springfield Armory pistols.
First Look: Gatorz Laser Defender
Protect your eyes from damage from more than one source of light.
There Is No Sanctuary
Carrying a defensive pistol inside the home should be the same as carrying one outside of the home.